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1 | Local Business (* = Visitors Bureau recommendation) | Category | Cost | Approx. Distance from Conference Venue ( Driving Minutes) | Neighborhood | Description (Google) | WE Local Austin says. . . "__ is a must-try" -OR- "be sure to check out the ___" | February 19th Thursday HOURS | February 20th Friday HOURS | Saturday 21th Saturday HOURS | LGBTQ+ Friendly | Women/ Minority Owned | Accessibility (Wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, seating (low tables), parking) | Reservations Policy: Required (deposit?) / Recommended / Not Accepted | |||||||||||||
2 | Downtown Austin | Activity | Free | 0 | Austin | With a rich sense of history and a thriving entertainment scene, Downtown is Austin’s beating heart. Late-19th-century architectural landmarks, including the iconic Texas State Capitol (1888) and the Driskill Hotel (1886), mix with modern museums. Music lovers flock to celebrated venues like Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater and Stubbs BBQ, while revelers hit the high-energy bars along East 6th Street | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Bullock Texas State History Museum | Museum | $$ | 1 | Austin | Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas. | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–5 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Blanton Museum of Art | Museum | $$ | 1 | Austin | Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures. | Show WE Local Conference Identification and get a $3.00 discount on admission! | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–8 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
5 | Parallel 11 | Coffee | $ | 1 | Austin | 10:30 AM–6 PM | 10:30 AM–6 PM | closed | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||||
6 | Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 1 | Ausin | Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast. | 9 AM–3:30 AM | 9 AM–4:30 AM | 9 AM–4:30 AM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
7 | Arturo's Underground Cafe | Breakfast / Lunch | $$ | 2 | Austin | Southwest-themed pit stop serving eclectic global eats for breakfast & lunch, plus a weekend brunch. | 8 AM–2 PM | 8 AM–2 PM | 10 AM–2:30 PM | yes | no | ||||||||||||||||
8 | Starbucks | Coffee | $ | 2 | Austin | Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. | 8 AM–8 PM | 8 AM–8 PM | 8 AM–8 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
9 | P. Terry's Burger Stand | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 2 | Austin | Relaxed option for all-natural beef burgers, shoestring fries & milkshakes, plus breakfast. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Centro | Coffee | $ | 3 | Austin | Cozy coffeehouse supplying java, desserts, and quick bites, such as tamales, pupusas, and pastries. | 7 AM–7 PM | 7 AM–7 PM | 8 AM–7 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
11 | CVS | Convience Store | $ | 3 | Austin | Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
12 | UTea Pho | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 4 | Austin | Informal locale with a patio whipping up pho noodle soups, rice plates & other Vietnamese dishes. | 11:30 AM–11 PM | 11:30 AM–11 PM | 11:30 AM–11 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
13 | Austin Swing Syndicate | Activity | $ | 4 | Austin | The Austin Swing Syndicate holds one of the longest running and best attended weekly swing dances in the country. Since 1999 our Thursday night dance at the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs (or as we call it, The Fed) consistently draws 200 people each week. | Taking a swing class it is very fun ! Everyone is very welcoming , and you may not want to leave until they close. | 8 PM–12 AM | closed | closed | no | ||||||||||||||||
14 | Texas Capitol | Landmark | Free | 4 | Austin | The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers. | 9 AM – 5 PM | 9 AM – 5 PM | 12 PM – 5 PM | yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
15 | Blacks Barbecue Austin | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 5 | Austin | Acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space. | MICHELIN Guide Restaurant. | 11 AM–9 PM | 11 AM–10 PM | 11 AM–10 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
16 | La Volta Pizza Club | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 5 | Austin | Casual location for New York-style pizza, pasta and salads, plus cocktails and wine. | 5–10PM | 5–11 PM | 12–11 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
17 | Mu Coffee ATX | Coffee | $ | 5 | Austin | Specialty Coffee with Chinese Inspired Flavors | 8 AM–3 PM | 8 AM–3 PM | 8 AM–3 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
18 | Franklin Barbecue | Lunch | $$ | 6 | Austin | Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this bustling spot. | Michelin Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking | 11 AM–3 PM | 11 AM–3 PM | 11 AM–3 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
19 | Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 6 | Austin | Health-conscious eatery serving Chinese fare and Dim Sum with locally-sourced ingredients. | Thursday, 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM | Friday, 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–11 PM | Saturday, 10:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–11 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
20 | Amys Ice Cream | Custard / Ice Cream | $ | 6 | Austin | Local chain serving inventive ice creams, milkshakes, ices & frozen yogurts with clever fixings. | 11:30 AM–11 PM | 11:30 AM–11 PM | 11:30 AM–11 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
21 | 6th Street | Landmark | Free | 6 | Austin | Historic entertainment and nightlife district in downtown Austin, Texas, famous for its bars, restaurants, and live music venues. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
22 | Violette Bakehouse | Cafe | $ | 7 | Austin | Baking pro specializing in custom cakes and other desserts, plus croissants and macarons, among other treats. | 8 AM–6 PM | 8 AM–6 PM | 9 AM–6 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
23 | Patrizi's | Dinner | $$ | 7 | Austin | This food truck outside the Vortex theater dishes up old-school Italian standards & housemade pasta. | 5–9:30 PM | 5–9:30 PM | 5–9:30 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
24 | P6 at The LINE Hotel | Bar | $$ | 7 | Austin | Rooftop bar inside the LINE Austin Hotel for Mediterranean-inspired plates and cocktails. | Come here as the sun is setting, and it is a lovely view of the river. | 4–10PM | 4–11 PM | 10 AM–11 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
25 | Edge Rooftop | Bar | $$ | 7 | Austin | Chic rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Austin pairing bar bites & craft cocktails with city views. | Come here as the sun is setting, and it is a lovely view of the river. | 6 PM–12 AM | 6 PM–12 AM | 6 PM–12 AM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
26 | Voodoo Doughnut | Carry-Out | $$ | 7 | Austin | This counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs. | 6 AM–12 AM | 6 AM–3 AM | 6 AM–3 AM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
27 | Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library | Activity | Free | 7 | Austin | 6-floor library with modern architecture & high-tech amenities, plus a roof garden, a cafe & a shop. | 9 AM–8 PM | 9 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–5 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
28 | Texas Science & Natural History Museum | Museum | $$ | 7 | Austin | Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel. | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–5 PM | CLOSED | yes | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Taco Haus | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 7 | Austin | Laid-back spot doling out tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican standards, plus live music. | Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–3 AM | Friday, 10 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–4 AM | Saturday, 5 PM–4 AM | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar | Lunch / Dinner | $ | 7 | Austin | Local, family-owned, independent bookstore with reading rooms and a variety of great wines | 11AM-10PM | 11AM-11PM | 11AM-11PM | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Arbor Food Park | Lunch / Dinner | $ | 7 | Austin | Multipel food trucks offering tacos, venezuelan food, thai food and seafood | Try the "1 of each taco" plate at Cuantos Tacos | 7AM-10 PM | 7AM-10 PM | 7AM-10 PM | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Cidercade | Activity | $$ | 8 | Austin | Laid-back eatery and bar with an arcade of 150+ games from classics to new hits. | 10 AM–12 AM | 10 AM–12 AM | 10 AM–12 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Taqueria De Diez (D/10) | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 8 | Austin | Laid-back spot tucked away in an alley, offering up steak and chicken tacos, as well as quesadillas and burritos. | 11:30 AM–1 AM | 11:30 AM–1 AM | 11:30 AM–1 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
34 | Pizza di Roma | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 8 | Austin | Relaxed pizza joint, featuring Italian dishes, such as lasagna and pasta, plus vegetarian options. | Try a pizza , pasta amatriciana, and/or the Lasagna. It is a quality and delicious meal. | 11 AM–10 PM | 11 AM–10 PM | 11 AM–10 PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Whataburger | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 8 | Austin | Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Chalmers Austin | Bar | $$ | 9 | Austin | Relaxed sports bar with comfort food, drinks, and live music, plus a patio. | 12 PM–12 AM | 12 PM–12 AM | 12 PM–1 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
37 | Draught House Pub & Brewery, | Brewery | $$ | 9 | Austin | This hip brewpub's vast craft-beer menu includes a few made on-site, plus food-truck grub outside. | 3 PM–12 AM | 1 PM–1 AM | 1 PM–1 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
38 | Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park | Park | Free | 9 | Austin | Downtown riverfront park & popular kayaking, picnicking & fishing spot with trail access. | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
39 | Buenos Aires Café | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 9 | Austin | Upscale bistro spotlighting Argentine cuisine in relaxed, bohemian surroundings. | Thursday, 11 AM–9 PM | Friday, 11 AM–10 PM | Friday, 11 AM–10 PM | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
40 | The Escape Game Austin | Activity | $$ | 9 | Austin | Interactive amusement center featuring 6 rooms with themes ranging from gold rush to a prison break. | 8 AM–12 AM | 8 AM–12 AM | 8 AM–12 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
41 | La Barbecue | Lunch | $$ | 10 | Austin | Chill operation specializing in BBQ beef & pork, along with sausages, sandwiches & side dishes. | Michelin One Star: High quality cooking | 11 AM–4 PM | 11 AM–4 PM | 11 AM–4 PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||
42 | Lazarus Brewing Co. East 6th | Brewery | $$ | 10 | Austin | Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos. | 7:30 AM–11 PM | 7:30 AM–11 PM | 8 AM–11 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
43 | Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve | Park | Free | 10 | Austin | Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks. | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
44 | Mozart's Coffee | Coffee | $ | 10 | Austin | Coffee shop with an outdoor deck and views overlooking Lake Austin, typically have live music | 7AM - Midnight | 7AM - Midnight | 7AM - Midnight | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
45 | Austin Rowing Club | Activity | $$ | 10 | Austin | Walk up kayak and SUP rentals or guided kayak tours available | 8AM-9PM | 8AM-9PM | 8AM-9PM | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | Terry Black's BBQ | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 10 | Austin | Legendary Texas barbecue passed down from generatio to generation | MUST try the banana pudding | 10:30AM-9:30PM | 10:30AM-10PM | 10:30AM-10PM | |||||||||||||||||
47 | Loro Asian Smokehouse | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 11 | Austin | Fusion of Asian cuisine and Texas barbecue with dog-friendly patios, community tables and an atmosphere of good cheet | 11AM-10PM | 11AM-11PM | 11AM-11PM | yes | Not Accepted | ||||||||||||||||
48 | Zilker Metropolitan Park | Park | Free | 11 | Austin | 351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities. | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
49 | Saffron Austin | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 11 | Austin | Casual Indian storefront for a fusion menu of curries & paneer, plus chow mein & lunch-tray combos. | Their curry is very good and very filling. | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM 5–9 PM | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM 5–9 PM | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM 5–9 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
50 | South Congress Shopping | Specialty Shopping | $ to $$$ | 11 | Austin | Eclectic mix of shops including boot and hat stores, a candy store, clothing stores, and more! | Some popular shops include Big Top Candy Shop, Allens Boots, Tecovas, Paperwork, Prima Dora, | Ranges | Ranges | Ranges | |||||||||||||||||
51 | Homeslice Pizza | Lunch / Dinner | $ | 11 | Austin | Thin crust slice and pies for dining in or carry out | 11AM-11PM | 11AM-12AM | 11AM-12AM | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | Barton Springs Municipal Pool | Activity | $ | 12 | Austin | Natural springs area & hangout spot, known for swimming, leafy picnic spots & endangered salamander. | Thursday, 5–9 AM, 7–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | 5 AM–10 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
53 | Zilker Botanical Garden | Activity | $ | 12 | Austin | 31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids. | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
54 | Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum | Museum | $ | 12 | Austin | Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures. | 10 AM–4 PM | 10 AM–4 PM | 10 AM–4 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
55 | Covert Park at Mount Bonnell | Park | Free | 12 | Austin | At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city. | 5:00am—10:00pm | 5:00am—10:00pm | 5:00am—10:00pm | no | |||||||||||||||||
56 | Austin Nature & Science Center | Activity | Free | 12 | Austin | 80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks. | 9 AM–5 PM | 9 AM–5 PM | 9 AM–5 PM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
57 | Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail | Activity | Free | 12 | Austin | Laid-back waterside trail offering views of downtown, picnic tables and a playground. | 3 AM–12 AM | 3 AM–1:40 AM | 3 AM–1:40 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
58 | Central Machine Works | Brewery | $$ | 14 | Austin | Microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area. | 4 PM–12 AM | 11 AM–12 AM | 1 PM–1 AM | yes | |||||||||||||||||
59 | Dame Cafe | Coffee | $ | 15 | Austin | Welcome to our world of coffee, where Austin vibes meet Mexican tradition. | They have one of the most popular coffee spots in Austin. They often ran out of coffee beans. | 7 AM–2:30 PM | 7 AM–2:30 PM | 8 AM–2:30 PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||
60 | Dhaba Cafe | Coffee | $ | 16 | Austin | This 7-day a week trailer in Austin has the most unique South Asian inspired specialty drinks and coffee to give you that feeling of home. | They have really good coffee and matcha . They inspire their drinks with South Asian ingredients , and they resource everything from local ingredients. | 7 AM–2 PM | 7 AM–2 PM | 8 AM–3 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
61 | Cupprimo | Coffee | $ | 17 | Austin | Cupcake shop offering a wide array of creative flavors, plus gluten-free options & coffee drinks. | Cupprimo is an Austin Original that opened its doors in 2008. Since then, Cupprimo has been featured on television, in local publications and even introduced itself nationally on Food Networks’ Cupcake Wars. They have really good coffee too. | 7 AM–9 PM | 7 AM–9 PM | 7 AM–9 PM | |||||||||||||||||
62 | The Domain | Activity | Free | 18 | Austin | Outdoor mall offering a variety of upscale shops & department stores plus dining options & a cinema. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||
63 | Pennyback Bridge Overlook | Landmark | Free | 18 | Austin | Short 10 minute hike to see views of the 360 bridge (second bridge in the world to be built with cable support system), surrounding hill country, Austin's skyline and the Colorado River | Parking is available along the road | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | |||||||||||||||||
64 | Ramen Del Barrio | Lunch / Dinner | $$ | 19 | Austin | Ramen eatery with Mexican influences and bold spices, plus tacos and other fusion fare. | Michelin Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking | 11 AM–3 PM 4–7 PM | 11 AM–3 PM 4–7 PM | 11 AM–3 PM 4–7 PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||
65 | McKinney Falls State Park | Park | $ | 19 | Austin | Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree. | 8 AM–10 PM | 8 AM–10 PM | 8 AM–10 PM | no | |||||||||||||||||
66 | Round Rocks Donut | Carry-Out | $ | 25 | Austin | Legendary, western-themed donut shop offering a variety of baked goods since 1926. | In 2025 TasteAtlas ranked Round Rock Donuts as #21 out of 150 of "Most Legendary [Global] Dessert Places". Of the US based businesses on that list, Round Rock Donuts ranked as #4 | 4:30 AM–6:30 PM | 4:30 AM–6:30 PM | 4:30 AM–6:30 PM | yes | yes | |||||||||||||||
67 | Scoop & Score | Custard / Ice Cream | $ | 26 | Austin | Casual spot for scoops and sundaes on waffle cones or in bowls plus a selection of drinks | Scoop and score is another local business.It’s family based. | 3–9 PM | 3–10 PM | 12–10 PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||
68 | Shipley Do-Nuts | Carry-Out | $ | 30 | Austin | Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies. | 5 AM – 2 PM | 5 AM – 2 PM | 5 AM – 2 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | Buc-ee's | Landmark | Free | 45 | New Braunfels | Chain of convenience stores for snacks & drinks, plus eclectic themed T-shirts & knickknacks. | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | yes | |||||||||||||||||
70 | Flutter Romance Bookstore | Specialty Shopping | 30-45 | Austin | Austin's first and only romance exclusive bookstore, with all subgenres and romance related merch! | 11:30 - 6PM | 11:30 - 6PM | 11:30 - 6PM | yes | ||||||||||||||||||
71 | Blue Bell Creameries & Country Store | Activity | Free | 120 | Brenham | Take a self-guided tour through more than 100-years of our company's history at the Blue Bell Museum. | 8 AM–5 PM | 8 AM–5 PM | closed | ||||||||||||||||||
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